Darfield Climate by Month
The climate in Darfield is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Darfield, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in February to a chilly 11°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 1°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Darfield experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1005 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Darfield occurs in October, which receives around 96 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, March, Darfield experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 72 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Darfield, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.9 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Darfield.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Darfield in New Zealand
During the months of January, February, March and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 11°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 72 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 238 hours of sunshine.
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